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RTÉ News
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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to pen new James Bond film
Steven Knight, the creator of the gritty TV crime series Peaky Blinders, will write the highly anticipated next James Bond movie, studio Amazon MGM has announced. Knight will work alongside previously announced director Denis Villeneuve (Dune, Dune: Part Two) to bring the world's most famous fictional spy back to the big screen after a prolonged absence. Amazon MGM Studios sets Denis Villeneuve as director of next James Bond film. Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer. As previously announced, Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers. — James Bond (@007) June 26, 2025 Amazon MGM Studios acquired creative control of the 007 movies in February and has moved quickly to get one of Hollywood's most valuable franchises back into production. There has been no new Bond film since 2021's No Time to Die. Knight is best known as the mind behind the violent British gangster series Peaky Blinders, which was set in industrial England at the turn of the 20th Century and became a global hit. Running for six seasons on the BBC, and with a Netflix film version currently in the works, Peaky Blinders turbo-charged the careers of leading man Cillian Murphy, alongside a stellar supporting cast including Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Kingsley Ben-Adir. In addition to Peaky Blinders, Knight also co-created the wildly popular television quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and has penned four novels. The Birmingham-based screenwriter, producer, and director's other TV credits include Taboo, See, This Town, and All the Light We Cannot See. His film credits include Dirty Pretty Things (writer), Eastern Promises (writer), Locke (writer-director), and Maria (writer). The Bond films, based on Ian Fleming's novels, have earned more than $7 billion collectively at the global box office since debuting in 1962. No release date or title has yet been set for the film franchise's 26th instalment. Despite frenzied speculation among fans, there has been no announcement on which actor will replace Daniel Craig as the suave British super-spy. Among the actors most discussed to be the next Bond are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi, and Ben-Adir - but Amazon MGM has so far refused to disclose the franchise's most closely guarded secret.
RTÉ News
an hour ago
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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write next James Bond film
creator Steven Knight will write the script for the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has announced. It marks the latest step in a major overhaul of the iconic British spy franchise, following Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson handing over creative control to Amazon as part of a lucrative deal. Knight told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast: "It has always been on my bucket list and it's fantastic to be invited to do it, and I can't wait to get started." He added: "I'm hoping that, being a Bond fan for so many years, it will be imbued into me and I will be able to produce something that's the same but different, and better, stronger and bolder." In June it was announced that Dune's Denis Villeneuve will direct the film, which will be produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman via Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films respectively. The pair consistently maintained that they would secure a director and develop a screenplay before casting the next super spy. There has been speculation about who will take up the mantle of Bond after Daniel Craig's final portrayal in 2021's No Time to Die. In 2022, Amazon acquired MGM, including the rights to distribute James Bond films. The official Bond film franchise had been controlled by members of the Broccoli family, either single-handedly or in partnership with others, since the first 007 movie Dr No in 1962. Knight, 65, is the creator of historical drama series A Thousand Blows, BBC's This Town and Netflix mini-series All The Light We Cannot See. He is also executive producer on the new series, Built In Birmingham: Brady And The Blues, which follows Birmingham City football club and key ownership figures, including former NFL quarterback Tom Brady and US businessman Tom Wagner.
Metro
2 hours ago
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- Metro
Steven Knight's 7 best TV shows after Peaky Blinders creator joins James Bond
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is renown for gripping audiences with his gritty realism. From the likes of Taboo to A Thousand Blows, which starred Adolescence star Stephen Graham, the 65-year-old has earned a stellar reputation for himself in the world of television. It's no wonder then that after months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering, Amazon MGM Studios officially selected Knight as its screenwriter for the upcoming James Bond film, according to Deadline. The critically acclaimed writer will now be joining Dune director Denis Villeneuve to helm the next 007 film. It marks a pivotal step for the new era of Bond, as Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, and Tom Holland have all reportedly been put at the top of the studio's list. But, ranking Peaky Blinders alongside Knight's other projects, such as SAS: Rogue Heroes and This Town, what series do fans like the most? Based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer-winning novel of the same name, All the Light We Cannot See is a beloved World War II book. Knight's adaptation on Netflix, starring Poor Things star Mark Ruffalo and Aria Mia Lobert, similarly received some love. Charting the journey of a blind French girl who delivers secret radio broadcasts in Nazi-occupied France, which are listened to by a German orphan, it is a tale of resistance and bravery as the war rages on. Commenting on imdB, srgymrat33 said: 'This was fantastic. I am a huge fan of the book – read it several times. 'This was a great ADAPTATION- here is the key. It is not exactly the same – it's not meant to be. The essence of the book was here, it felt true to the original to me.' However, kunkell argued that it 'takes a lot of liberties compared to its source material… the most glaring of which is its choice of having everyone speak English. It's a jarring decision and incredibly inconsistent with its actor'. Knight's recent Apple TV Plus series See seemed to be quite a departure from his usual subject matter. But starring Aquaman's Jason Mamoa, fans were intrigued by its ecological messaging. Set in a future where humanity has lost its sense of sight, until twins who can see are born and Mamoa's warrior chief has to protect them, fans described it as Writing on imdB, Rob1331 described it as 'a very entertaining sci-if series led by Jason Momoa' and said: 'I couldn't stop watching this. Sure some if it is unbelievable but it's sci-fi, it's suppose to be.' However, pejman75 claimed: 'I enjoyed it all the to the last everyone's ending could have been better.' Exploring Birmingham, social unrest, the IRA and the Catholic religion, Knight's This Town is a much more typical project. Offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Midlands music scene, we see Dante's (Levi Brown) band take shape. Paulstephens called it 'just superb', adding: 'There's a few different stories within the overall story here but all are explored properly.' Meanwhile, rachelishp said: 'Beautifully shot, great music, good actors, amazing locations and wardrobe. But it just doesn't come together. 'Some parts are rushed while others are lingered on for too long without any real impact, emotional or artistic. 'It's an entertaining show but could have been so much more.' Released a month prior to Adolescence, A Thousand Blows was slightly dwarfed by the success of Graham's police drama. But after fans were left wanting more of Graham, many returned to Knight'sboxing drama, which was inspired by a true story. Following the journey of Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends from Jamaica, both fight for survival in the Victorian London's East End as they come up against Sugar Goodson (Graham), who is a dangerous veteran boxer. Commenting on the reviewing site, al1-3 said: 'Absolutely fabulous series that not only gets all the costumes spot on but the dirt and grime of the Victorian streets as well. Attention to detail is amazing. 'Bring on season 2, I hope it manages to be no less than what's gone before, never looked forward to a series as I have with this one. My only regret is I wish it had more episodes.' Supermanfan-13 similarly wrote: 'I ended up enjoying A Thousand Blows much more than I expected to. It ended up not only meeting my expectations but exceed them.' Displaying the formation of the SAS in the Egyptian desert in 1941, this 'lads' army' series on the BBC is adored by fans. Boasting a star-studded cast, including the likes of Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell and Alfie Allen, the six-episode seasons are action-packed to say the least. Stephensaulters-68333 said on imdB: 'The characters are all played brilliantly if historically inaccurately. The way they interact with eachother is also very entertaining and has you rooting for this tag tag group from the off.' Meanwhile, Bxdwolf wrote: 'The sets, scenery and costumes are fantastic even the actors who are some of my favourites especially Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham, however something felt off with this series? 'Not because I'm expecting it to be peaky blinders, absolutely not it's, it's own show, but it felt far too Disney if that makes sense?' Taboo could perhaps be Knight's grittiest series as Georgian London bubbles over here as a cauldron of crime, political corruption and sex. With Tom Hardy starring as James Delaney, a seafaring adventurer, who returns home after the death of his father to find himself at the centre of counter-plots, it's one of the writer's best. Writing on imdB, Rob1331 said: 'Taboo is another in a long line of great performances for Hardy. The show is thrilling from start to their are rumors that they plan on making another season. I hope that's true.' Clive_JWM also said: 'Tom Hardy's 'Taboo' is a beautiful slow burn, as the story builds through each episode I was hooked on how Hardy's character would react to certain situations and was never left disappointed. Did you really think there would be anything else in the top spot? More Trending Starring Cillian Murphy as the magnetic Tommy Shelby, not much needs to be said about this haunting take on a criminal dynasty. It's no wonder there are reviews, such as ruedajuan-46806's, who said: 'Peaky Blinders is definitely one of the best series I've ever watched. From the very first episode, it grabs you with its unique atmosphere and distinctive style that never loses its essence throughout the entire series. Every episode is a trip back to 1920s England, packed with intrigue, drama, and, of course, a touch of action.' Kepemepe similarly argued: 'It's one of the finest shows to have hit TV. Peaky Blinders is one of those shows that grabs you and doesn't let go. View More » 'The combination of gritty drama, incredible performances, and stunning cinematography makes it unforgettable. Cillian Murphy is phenomenal as Tommy Shelby-he's intense, calculated, and completely magnetic.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: British James Bond contender rules himself out as 'too messy' for all-consuming role MORE: Trump attempts Sean Connery impersonation after opening new golf course MORE: Peaky Blinders legend Sam Claflin finally addresses rumours he's in Netflix film
Irish Examiner
4 hours ago
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- Irish Examiner
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write next James Bond film
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the script for the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has announced. It marks the latest step in a major overhaul of the iconic spy franchise, following Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson handing over creative control to Amazon as part of a lucrative deal. In June it was announced that Dune's Denis Villeneuve will direct the film, which will be produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman via Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films respectively. The pair consistently maintained that they would secure a director and develop a screenplay before casting the next super spy. Daniel Craig played James Bond between 2006 and 2021 (Suzan Moore/PA) In 2022, Amazon acquired MGM, including the rights to distribute James Bond films. The official Bond film franchise had been controlled by members of the Broccoli family, either single-handedly or in partnership with others, since the first 007 movie Dr No in 1962. There has been speculation about who will take up the mantle of Bond after Daniel Craig's final portrayal in 2021's No Time to Die. Knight, 65, is the creator of historical drama series A Thousand Blows, BBC's This Town and Netflix mini-series All The Light We Cannot See. He is also executive producer on the new series, Built In Birmingham: Brady And The Blues, which follows Birmingham City football club and key ownership figures, including former NFL quarterback Tom Brady and US businessman Tom Wagner. His upcoming projects include Netflix's Peaky Blinders film, which stars Cillian Murphy once more as hard-drinking gang leader Tommy Shelby, and historical drama series House Of Guinness.
ITV News
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write script for upcoming James Bond film
British screenwriter Steven Knight, who created the hit TV show Peaky Blinders, is to write the upcoming James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed. Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune and Arrival, is already on board to direct the latest installment in the series, alongside producers Amy Pascal (the Spider-Man franchise) and David Heyman (who produced all eight Harry Potter films). Knight is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director. He is the creator, executive producer, and writer of BAFTA-winning series Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy, who is reprising the lead role in an upcoming film, also written by Knight. Knight's work also includes Emmy-nominated shows Taboo and See, the BAFTA-nominated SAS Rogue Heroes, and A Thousand Blows, This Town, The Veil, and All the Light We Cannot See, which earned multiple nominations at the 2024 Golden Globes. He also co-created the game show phenomenon Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, which has since had recreations across the globe. It earned a Guinness World Record for best-selling TV entertainment format in 2018, with 102 versions at the time. The question now remains as to who will take up the iconic role of 007, after Daniel Craig's departure from the franchise after No Time To Die in 2021. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who recently starred in 28 Years Later, remains the bookies' favourite to take on the role, with Callum Turner, Theo James and Henry Cavill also reported to be in the running. Amazon acquired MGM and its back catalogue - including the James Bond series - in 2022, creating Amazon MGM Studios. In March 2025, the studio signed a deal with long-standing Bond producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to gain creative control of the film series.
